Election 2026 LIVE: PM Modi plays football in Gangtok after wrapping up Bengal poll campaign
Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is underway, with over 3.22 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots across 142 constituencies. Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the Bhabanipur seat amid heightened political rhetoric and security measures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after concluding his campaign in Bengal, was seen playing football in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- ▪Over 3.2 crore voters are eligible to vote in 142 constituencies during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency amid allegations of security threats and political tension.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared pictures of himself playing football in Gangtok, Sikkim, after wrapping up his election campaign in Bengal.
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Election 2026 highlights: Bengal heads for Phase 2 vote, Mamata Banerjee among over 1,000 candidates in frayBy Poorva Joshi, Aryan MudgalUpdated on: Apr 28, 2026 10:54:59 PM ISTElection 2026 highlights: Voting in Bengal's high-stakes election battle will end on Wednesday, with more than 3.22 crore voters eligible to cast their votes in the second phase of Assembly polls across 142 seats. Mamata Banerjee is contesting in the second phase from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency.Key Events5:23 PM IST, Apr 28Key updates5:08 PM IST, Apr 28‘Didi’ among candidates in fray tomorrow4:48 PM IST, Apr 28Over 3.2 crore voters to decide fate of 1,448 candidates4:12 PM IST, Apr 28Petrol, diesel to get expensive after April 29, says Rahul Gandhi3:46 PM IST, Apr 28‘People want to bring Mamata Banerjee…
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